Climate Insights for Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport

Lanzhou Shi, Gansu Sheng, China

Hottest
July
28°C peak
Coldest
January
-13°C low
Wettest
September
61mm rain
Best to Visit
May, June, July
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 306mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 61mm of rainfall. Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -13°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

-20° -10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 1° Average: -6° Min: -13° Feb Max: 4° Average: -2° Min: -10° Mar Max: 13° Average: 5° Min: -2° Apr Max: 17° Average: 11° Min: 4° May Max: 22° Average: 16° Min: 9° Jun Max: 25° Average: 20° Min: 14° Jul Max: 28° Average: 22° Min: 16° Aug Max: 26° Average: 20° Min: 15° Sep Max: 21° Average: 15° Min: 10° Oct Max: 14° Average: 8° Min: 3° Nov Max: 8° Average: 1° Min: -5° Dec Max: 1° Average: -6° Min: -12°
Max
Average
Min

Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 41°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -13°C and the daily average is -6°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 2mm Snow: 2mm Feb Precipitation: 6mm Snow: 5mm Mar Precipitation: 7mm Snow: 3mm Apr Precipitation: 20mm Snow: 2mm May Precipitation: 34mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 42mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 59mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 61mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 32mm Snow: 3mm Nov Precipitation: 7mm Snow: 4mm Dec Precipitation: 2mm Snow: 2mm
Precipitation
Snow

Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 306mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 25mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 61mm of rainfall. August and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 2mm. That's 59mm less than September, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 22cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 5cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 13km/h Feb Wind Speed: 15km/h Mar Wind Speed: 17km/h Apr Wind Speed: 18km/h May Wind Speed: 19km/h Jun Wind Speed: 17km/h Jul Wind Speed: 16km/h Aug Wind Speed: 16km/h Sep Wind Speed: 14km/h Oct Wind Speed: 14km/h Nov Wind Speed: 13km/h Dec Wind Speed: 12km/h
Wind Speed

Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 19km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 13km/h in winter, 18km/h in spring, 16km/h in summer, 14km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

88 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -13°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -2 to 22°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 61mm over the season and a monthly average of 20mm. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 14 to 28°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 135mm over the season and a monthly average of 45mm. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -5 to 21°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 100mm over the season and a monthly average of 33mm. Expect around 7cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -13 to 4°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 10mm for the entire season. Expect around 9cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -6°
Feb -2°
Mar
Apr 11°
May 16°
Jun 20°
Jul 22°
Aug 20°
Sep 15°
Oct
Nov
Dec -6°

The best time to visit Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport is during May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 46mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -13°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-13 °C
1 °C
13 km/h
2 mm
2 cm
Feb
-10 °C
4 °C
15 km/h
6 mm
5 cm
Mar Current
-2 °C
13 °C
17 km/h
7 mm
3 cm
Apr
4 °C
17 °C
18 km/h
20 mm
2 cm
May
9 °C
22 °C
19 km/h
34 mm
0 cm
Jun
14 °C
25 °C
17 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Jul
16 °C
28 °C
16 km/h
42 mm
0 cm
Aug
15 °C
26 °C
16 km/h
59 mm
0 cm
Sep
10 °C
21 °C
14 km/h
61 mm
0 cm
Oct
3 °C
14 °C
14 km/h
32 mm
3 cm
Nov
-5 °C
8 °C
13 km/h
7 mm
4 cm
Dec
-12 °C
1 °C
12 km/h
2 mm
2 cm
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